Coreopsis grandiflora Presto
Dwarf habit but so many beautiful blooms!
Each bloom measures 2 to 2 1/2 inches wide, with a small golden-red center and frizzled, serrated petals that stand out beautifully. They appear profusely on dwarf plants with foliage just 6 to 8 inches high and wide, and are eye-catching in any setting! A large planting in the sunny border or open meadow garden is entrancing, but even in smaller plantings, Presto stands out.
Although these blooms are far more elegant than those of most other Coreopsis, Presto is just as easy to grow and adaptable to diverse conditions. Unpalatable to deer and tolerant of drought, this native plant withstands unseasonable heat, humidity, and even cold without dropping a leaf. It thrives in poor dry soils as well as moist enriched ones, and sets new buds continuously, especially when the flowers are cut or deadheaded promptly.
Combine Presto with other Coreopses as well with other sun-loving, adaptable perennials such as Echinacea and Salvia. It is a nearly effortless way to create long seasons of color in any sunny spot! Zones 4-9. Pkt is 25 seeds.
| Genus | Coreopsis |
| Species | grandiflora |
| Variety | 'Presto' |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Late Summer |
| Habit | Dwarf |
| Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Plant Height | 6 in - 8 in |
| Plant Width | 6 in - 8 in |
| Bloom Size | 2 in - 2.5 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Bird Lovers, Bloom First Year, Ever Blooming, Flower, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Season Extenders, Butterfly Lovers, Double Blooms, Easy Care Plants |
| Bloom Color | Gold |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy, Deer Resistance, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
| Soil Tolerance | Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Cut Flowers |
